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ELECTRIC PARKING
BRAKE OPERATING
MODES
The electric parking brake may operate
as follows:
" Dynamic operating mode ": this
mode is enabled by pulling the switch
continuously whilst driving;
" Static engagement and release
mode ": with the vehicle stationary, the
electric parking brake can be activated
by pulling the switch on the lower part
of the dashboard on driver side.
On the other hand, press the switch
and the brake pedal at the same time
to disengage the brake;
" Drive Away Release " (where
provided): the electric parking
brake will automatically disengage
with the detection of the driver's
intention to move vehicle forward or in
reverse. On versions with automatic
transmission/dual-clutch automatic
transmission, it is also necessary for
the driver side safety belt to be properly
fastened;
" Safe Hold ": if the vehicle speed is
lower than 3 km/h and, for the versions
with automatic transmission/dual clutch
automatic transmission, the gear lever
is not in P (Park) position, and the
driver's intention to leave the vehicle is
detected, the electric parking brake
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will automatically engage to hold the
vehicle in safety conditions;
" Auto Park Brake ": if the speed of
the vehicle is lower than 3 km/h, the
electric parking brake will automatically
engage when the gear lever is moved
to P (Park) position (versions with
automatic transmission/dual clutch
automatic transmission), or with the
ignition device at STOP (versions with
manual transmission). The LED on the
switch located in the lower part of the
dashboard on driver side switches on
together with the warning light
the instrument panel when the parking
brake is engaged and applied to the
wheels.
SAFE HOLD
It is a safety function that automatically
engages the electric parking brake in
the event of a dangerous condition for
vehicle.
If:
the vehicle speed is lower than 3
km/h;
the gear lever is not at P
(Park) (versions with automatic
transmission/dual clutch automatic
transmission);
the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the driver side door is open;
no attempted operation of the brake
pedal or the accelerator pedal or, on
versions with manual transmission, the
clutch pedal is detected;
the electric parking brake engages
automatically to prevent vehicle
movement.
The Safe Hold function can be
temporarily disabled by pressing the
switch located on the lower part of the
dashboard on driver's side and the
brake pedal at the same time, with the
vehicle stationary and the driver side
door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate
on
again when the vehicle speed reaches
20 km/h or the ignition device is moved
to STOP and then to MAR.
WARNING
133) In the case of parking manoeuvres
on roads on a gradient, the front wheels
must be steered towards the pavement
(when parking downhill), or in the opposite
direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. If
the vehicle is parked on a steep slope,
it is advisable to block the wheels with a
wedge or stone.
134) Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. In addition, always remove the
ignition key when leaving the vehicle and
take it out with you.
135) The electric parking brake must
always be engaged when leaving the
vehicle.
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